Laurine Steeves, 98 years old, passed away on December 14,2008 with loving family at her bedside. Jessie "Laurine " Steeves (nee Ruggles) was born in Osakis, Minnesota on February 2, 1910, a birth date she shared with twin sister Leone. Her family moved to Canada in 1916 eventually settling on a farm near Lomond, Alberta. She married John (Jack) Steeves in 1929 and resided on a farm near her parents. A grandson owns and operated this farm today. Her husband jack took on other ventures as well, a service station and a machine dealership which meant moves to neighboring towns of Carmangay an Champion. In 1958, along with four youngest children, they moved to Meeting Creek to semi retire and raise purebred Hereford cattle. They continued to reside there while spending several winters in Arizona until Jack's passing in 1981.In 1987, Laurine moved to a senior's apartment in Camrose to have more social contact with her age group. As health issues arose, she moved to Stoney Creek Londge, Faith House, Aspen Cottage, and finally Memory lane. These moves were not always easy but she continued to make new friends and was thankful for the compassionate people who cared for her. She loved to make crafts, plan get-togethers, and paint pictures, all things that were taken from her when her vision failed. She was an independent woman and wanted to do things for herself. Laurine loved people and delighted to have company in her home, and visits from friends and family were highlights in her later years. Her most frequent question being " Have you had dinner?" followed by "Do you want to go for coffee?". her family was extremely important to her and the announcement of another marriage or birth brought her great delight. her faith in God never wavered and she longed for all her family to have a personal relationship with Jesus. She was anxious to share her faith with all she met and was a prayer warrior to the end.She will be lovingly remembered by her six sons: Robert (Ruth), Donald, Richard (Ruth), Larry (Bev), Walter (Lois), Delbert (Celeste); tow daughter: Marilyn (Tore), and Joy (Tom) Holder; 25 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother harry Ruggles, sister in law Jean (Jim) Reath and numerous nieces and nephews.Laurine was predeceased by her husband Jack (1981); great grandson Daniel Weaver(2002); daughter in law Vivien Steeves (2007) her parents Archie and Violet Ruggles; six brother and their wives: Royal (Bea), Burt (Carrie), Ross (Hazel), Wayne (Violet) Bob(Marie), and Dorn; two sister and their husbands: Amy (Fred) Steeves and Leone (Walter) Edenloff; and sister In law Marion Ruggles